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This is my go to, probably because it really requires only one tool and a steady hand. Easy-peasy! Well, that’s what we are doing today. Let’s find out how to get a great look in mere minutes. Here is our 5-Minute Makeup Lesson for the week – The Winged Eye.

Before we get any deeper into the new year we thought it might be fun to take a look back at 2016. So we tapped some of the go-to YouTube gurus of makeup to see what they were drooling over and what they think should be left in 2016. So here you go! Here is what beauty mavens think was the Best Makeup of 2016.

Lots of info here to grab a cup of tea and get set for an in-depth Makeup Adventure!

The Best Makeup of 2016

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Jaclyn Hill

Jaclyn Hill is always on point with her must-haves. Check out the highlighter she using in this video, what do you think thumbs up or down?

Nitraa B

Nitraa B gives us her favorite products from 2016. Great info about acne prone skin problems and some great facial masks. SIDE NOTE: Gotta find her tutorial for her look, she looks fabulous!

Nikki Tutorials

We can’t start a new year without hearing from Nikki Tutorials. She is hilarious! Here are her hits and misses from December. Great skin care product picks!

Jourdan London

Check out all of the best pics Jourdan London has for you. She throws in some drug store finds in with her favorite higher end makes. Foundation, mascara, contour palettes, lashes – she covers it all!

Kathleen Lights

Getting tired? Well, hang on! We have one more great Best of 2016. Kathleen Lights goes in deep! She packs a lot of great products in this video. Some are the same picks as our other experts above!

What Say You?

What do you think? Did you find some products that you want to try? What were the biggest hits for you of 2016? Do you have a favorite dupe? What about a new “how did I live without this” product? Do tell! Share with all your makeup sisters. Leave us a comment below and tell us.

Valentine’s Day is less than a month away. I don’t know about you, but I have been searching for the perfect look for a night out with my hubby. I want everything to be right, from my outfit to my makeup. Since I love to share my addiction with others I thought I’d post some great makeup looks that I’ve found.

Eyes

I love a really dramatic, color-filled eye. You can use your eyeshadow to not only compliment and bring out those gorgeous eyes of yours, but you can also bring out different colors in your outfit. Have fun with it and try different things such as glitter or heart-shapes. The sky is the limit. If I am going to try a design or combination that I’ve never done before, I try and perfect it ahead of time. The last thing I want is to make us late for dinner or show up with my makeup looking like I just came from performing at the circus.

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Lipstick

I love a good red or pink lip for Valentine’s day. Choose your color based on your look for the evening and what color you like best. When I first started wearing lipstick I would never wear red. I just didn’t like the way the color looked on me. It took me a while to find the right shade for me. I found that darker reds look best with my skin tone. Pink is my absolute favorite color, however, I can’t just put any shade of pink on my lips. I’ve found that the best shade for me is more of a salmon color.

The first time that I found out how great a salmon-colored lipstick on me was the night of my senior prom. My mommy did my makeup and she put a chestnut lip liner pencil on my lips and a salmon colored lipgloss. It was gorgeous. I’ve loved the color ever since.

Makeup Is Your Art

Think of makeup as your art. Do what you want and what makes you happy. If you want long, dramatic eyelashes then do it. If you want to wear a bright red lip, then pucker up and put that lipstick on. This is your creation and you have to do what makes you happy. What makes you look in the mirror and smile?

What looks do you have planned for Valentine’s Day? Or, are you still looking for ideas? I would love for you to share your Valentine’s Day looks with me!